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Fiji defends borrowing to fund social welfare and infrastructure amid growth
Parliamentary clashes flare as a senior minister defends the coalition’s fiscal path, arguing that borrowing and tax reforms funded social programs and vital infrastructure. With growth underway and debt near 80% of GDP, supporters point to Vision 2050 and the National Development Plan as the guiding path—while critics push for closer scrutiny of the costs.
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Fiji Sets Health Overhaul: 300-Bed Specialty Hospitals, Rural Outreach Expansion
Fiji is moving to reshape its health sector with plans for more healthcare workers, upgraded facilities, and expanded rural and maritime access. A flagship initiative envisions 300‑bed specialty hospitals to boost local care and cut the need for overseas referrals.
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36 Jittu Estate Residents Offered Lagilagi Public Rental Flats in Fiji’s Affordable Housing Drive
Thirty-six Jittu Estate residents have been offered letters to relocate to Lagilagi public rental flats, a milestone in Fiji’s push for secure tenancies and broader affordable housing. More units are planned to widen options for tenants and potential homeowners.